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Private Bartholomew George STILWELL 1413
Born: Gibraltar Enlisted: 15-9-1914, Echuca, Victoria Occupation prior to Enlistment: Sailor 14th Battalion Australian Infantry Departed Australia 22-12-1914 Died 7-5-1915, Lemnos, Aegean Islands, Greece aged 26years Son of Julianne Stilwell, 29, Bank Road, Bootle, Lancashire & late William Charles Stilwell Honoured: Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey Honoured Australian War Memorial Panel 74 Family Grave
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Liverpool Echo 21-6-1915 & Bootle Times 25-6-1915
ONE OF A FIGHTING STOCK.
The list of Bootle heroes continues to grow. Among the latest names of those who have given their lives for their country is that of Lance-Corporal B.G. Stilwell, youngest son of Mrs. Stillwell, 29, Bank-road, Bootle, who died as the result of wounds received in the recent battle in Gallipoli. Lance-Corporal Stilwell joined the Australian Contingent at the outbreak of war, and was attached to the 14th Battalion of the Second Australian Expeditionary Force. He was connected with well-known fighting families, being a cousin of the late Major-General Sir Edward Steadman, K.C.B., and the late Major E. Rutter, whose death was announced this week, and who, it will be recalled, was mentioned in despatches on Wednesday. He was for many years connected with local shipping and his death will be received with very real regret on the part of his numerous friends. Had he lived until Monday last, Lance-Corporal Stilwell would have been 26 years of age.
ONE OF A FIGHTING STOCK.
The list of Bootle heroes continues to grow. Among the latest names of those who have given their lives for their country is that of Lance-Corporal B.G. Stilwell, youngest son of Mrs. Stillwell, 29, Bank-road, Bootle, who died as the result of wounds received in the recent battle in Gallipoli. Lance-Corporal Stilwell joined the Australian Contingent at the outbreak of war, and was attached to the 14th Battalion of the Second Australian Expeditionary Force. He was connected with well-known fighting families, being a cousin of the late Major-General Sir Edward Steadman, K.C.B., and the late Major E. Rutter, whose death was announced this week, and who, it will be recalled, was mentioned in despatches on Wednesday. He was for many years connected with local shipping and his death will be received with very real regret on the part of his numerous friends. Had he lived until Monday last, Lance-Corporal Stilwell would have been 26 years of age.
Liverpool Echo 21-6-1915
KILLED AT DARDANELLES.
Mrs. Stilwell, of 29, Bank-road, Bootle, has received news that her youngest son, Lance-corporal B.G. Stilwell, has died in hospital from wounds received in action at the Dardanelles. He was twenty-five years of age. He joined the 14th Battalion 2nd Australian Expeditionary Force at the outbreak of the war. In a letter received by his parents previous to the news of his death, he said: "Just a line to let you know that I am keeping well. Every time we show our bayonets the Turks clear like rabbits. They are terribly afraid of our Australian boys, and I think we give them a big licking. We are in a splendid position."
KILLED AT DARDANELLES.
Mrs. Stilwell, of 29, Bank-road, Bootle, has received news that her youngest son, Lance-corporal B.G. Stilwell, has died in hospital from wounds received in action at the Dardanelles. He was twenty-five years of age. He joined the 14th Battalion 2nd Australian Expeditionary Force at the outbreak of the war. In a letter received by his parents previous to the news of his death, he said: "Just a line to let you know that I am keeping well. Every time we show our bayonets the Turks clear like rabbits. They are terribly afraid of our Australian boys, and I think we give them a big licking. We are in a splendid position."